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I'm 16 and i have lupus and lupus aticoagulant. am i at a high risk for cancer?? my plate count goes mostly down. i got iron transfusions twice.

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Lupus : I would recommend you sit down with your rheumatologist and discuss your concerns as he knows your history best

Answered 6/19/2018

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